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There are those moments on TV where – for want of a better phrase – you somehow end up digging yourself into a big ugly hole.

For Jason Byrne, one of the judges on Ireland’s Got Talent, this might just be one of those moments.

Because on this week’s edition of the show, the comedian presses his Golden Buzzer – except he does it entirely by mistake for what can only be described as a fairly awful singer.

In footage released ahead of the programme set to air in Ireland on Saturday night, the singer is heard – but not seen – doing some serious damage to Cilla Black’s You’re My World, as fellow judges Denise Van Outen, Michelle Visage and Louis Walsh buzz the poor performer off.

Jason Byrne got a little too close to the buzzer for comfort (Picture: TV3)

But not so for Jason – who, while he’s being persuaded by Denise to press his red button and send the act packing, accidentally lands on the Golden Buzzer with his foot – giving them an automatic pass to the live shows.

Don’t look so shocked, Denise (Picture: TV3)

Oh. Dear.

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‘He’s pressed the Golden Buzzer by mistake!’ presenter Lucy Kennedy shrieks as the confetti flies from the ceiling – and Denise, Lucy and Michelle look on shocked.

Louis Walsh didn’t know what to think (Picture: TV3)

‘That is such a waste of a Golden Buzzer,’ Louis promptly snaps.

‘It’s just the singing was so bad. I mean if Cilla Black heard that version, she’s spinning in the grave.’

Michelle Visage looked fairly taken aback too (Picture: TV3)

Er, we don’t think he meant to do it Louis.

As the singer in question doesn’t feature in the preview we have no idea who they are or what happens next, but no doubt all will be revealed when the episode is shown on Saturday night.

Let’s just hope nothing similar happens when Britain’s Got Talent returns to screens in the spring…

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